healthier homemade vegan and gluten-free snickers bars
if you’re a fan of snickers bars but want a healthier, vegan, and gluten-free version, these homemade snickers bars are for you!
they have all the delicious flavors of the classic candy bar but are made with wholesome ingredients that you can feel good about.
taste and texture
these healthier homemade snickers bars have a rich, nutty flavor from the almond flour and peanut butter, a semi-sweet caramel layer, and a decadent chocolate topping.
the base is firm yet slightly chewy, the caramel layer is smooth and gooey, and the chocolate topping adds a satisfying crunch.
the peanuts add a nice crunch and a touch of saltiness (if yours are salted) that balances the sweetness perfectly.
a healthier lightened-up version
unlike traditional snickers bars, which are loaded with less than ideal ingredients, these bars are sweetened with maple syrup and made with gluten-free oat flour, almond flour, and dairy-free milk.
using avocado oil or coconut oil instead of butter keeps these bars plant-based and adds healthy fats.
plus, they’re free of artificial additives and preservatives, making them a perfect treat for you and your family.
how to make them
making these healthier homemade snickers bars is straightforward. here’s a quick rundown of the process:
make the base: mix gluten-free oat flour, almond flour, avocado oil or melted coconut oil, maple syrup, dairy-free milk, and vanilla extract. press the dough into a baking pan and bake until lightly golden.
prepare the peanut butter caramel: blend runny peanut butter, maple syrup, avocado oil, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt. fold in the peanuts and spread this mixture over the cooled base.
add the chocolate topping: melt chocolate chips and spread them over the caramel layer. freeze the bars to set the layers before cutting them into bars.
Healthier Homemade Vegan and Gluten-Free Snickers Bars are
- vegan
- gluten-free
- no refined sugars
- rich in healthy fats
- easy to make
- no artificial additives or preservatives
- perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth
storage
store these snickers bars in the fridge or freezer.
if you keep them in the fridge, they’ll stay fresh for up to a week.
if you prefer to keep them longer, store them in the freezer for up to a month. just remember to thaw them a bit before eating to enjoy the perfect texture.
enjoy these healthier homemade vegan and gluten-free snickers bars as a treat anytime you’re craving something sweet and satisfying!
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Healthier Homemade Vegan and Gluten-Free Snickers Bars
Ingredients
Method
- preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- in a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free oat flour, almond flour, avocado oil or melted coconut oil, maple syrup, dairy-free milk, and vanilla extract. mix until a dough forms.
- press the dough evenly into a lined large bread loaf pan or an 8 x 8-inch baking pan.
- bake for 20-25 minutes depending on pan size. monitor closely as the baking time will be a bit shorter. the base should be lightly golden around the edges and set.
- let the base cool down completely. in a medium mixing bowl, combine the runny peanut butter, maple syrup, avocado oil, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt. mix until smooth.
- fold in the peanuts and spread the peanut butter caramel evenly over the cooled base. place the pan in the freezer for a few hours to set.
- once the caramel layer is set, melt the chocolate chips and spread them evenly over the caramel layer. freeze for another 30 minutes to set the chocolate.
- remove from the freezer and cut into bars. store the bars in the fridge or freezer. thaw before eating.
Have you experimented with flours other than oat? Would buckwheat or gf flour work?
Also, could I replace the oils with light olive?
hiii! i have not tried either of those but they could definitely work depending on adjusting other ingredients 🙂